Dolphins claimed Trae Elston off waivers and place Michael Thomas on injured reserve

On Friday, the Miami Dolphins Trae Elston off waivers from the Buffalo Bills, just two days before the teams play one another. They also placed safety Michael Thomas on injured reserve.

Elston played in 13 games and started one for the Bills this season. He also played in one game with the Eagles before he was waived in September. He has recorded 15 tackles, an interception, a pass breakup and four special teams tackles this year.

Elston initially entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints in 2016. He also spent time on the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad last season.

Thomas played in 13 games for the Dolphins this season, as he led the team with 11 special teams tackles. He was inactive the past two games with a because of a knee injury.

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